Urgent: they’re blocking arms to Israel

URGENT: in just a matter of hours, a shipment of 14 tons of military equipment is meant to set sail for Israel. But we can help stop it! Dock workers in Marseille are refusing to load the ship - but they could face severe backlash for doing what's right. We need to show them - and the French authorities - that the world stands with them. Sign now, and stop this ship of death: Right now, a shipment of military equipment is meant to be on its way to Israel. But French dock workers are refusing to load the ship in solidarity with Palestine. The union has been crystal clear: "we will not be part of the genocide orchestrated by the Israeli government." These workers could face severe backlash for doing what's right: they could face dismissal, or even arrest. But they are also inspiring the world. Already, Italian dockers have joined them - pledging to block the ship from its scheduled stop at Genoa, on its way to Israel. But every second counts - the ship is meant to leave the port TONIGHT. So this is urgent. We need to show these brave workers that, while they stand with Palestine, the world stands with them. Every signature will strengthen their resolve - and show French authorities that they must enact a full and immediate embargo of all military equipment to Israel. Will you sign the open letter in solidarity with these dockers, doing what our government's won't for Palestine?

URGENT: in just a matter of hours, a shipment of 14 tons of military equipment is meant to set sail for Israel. But we can help stop it! Dock workers in Marseille are refusing to load the ship - but they could face severe backlash for doing what's right. We need to show them - and the French authorities - that the world stands with them. Sign now, and stop this ship of death: SIGN THE OPEN LETTER Dear friends, Right now, a shipment of military equipment is meant to be on its way to Israel. But French dock workers are refusing to load the ship in solidarity with Palestine. The union has been crystal clear: "we will not be part of the genocide orchestrated by the Israeli government." These workers could face severe backlash for doing what's right: they could face dismissal, or even arrest. But they are also inspiring the world. Already, Italian dockers have joined them - pledging to block the ship from its scheduled stop at Genoa, on its way to Israel. But every second counts - the ship is meant to leave the port TONIGHT. So this is urgent. We need to show these brave workers that, while they stand with Palestine, the world stands with them. Every signature will strengthen their resolve - and show French authorities that they must enact a full and immediate embargo of all military equipment to Israel. Will you sign the open letter in solidarity with these dockers, doing what our government's won't for Palestine? STAND WITH THE DOCKERS - ADD YOUR NAME The workers at France's Fos-sur-Mer port know all too well what's at stake. Over the past two years, people across the world speaking out and protesting in support of Palestine have been under huge pressure. A Swedish dockworker was fired and classed a risk to 'national security' for taking part in a blockade of Israeli military cargo. Greek authorities issued arrest warrants against a trade union official involved in a protest against transporting arms to Israel. But these brave dockworkers are standing in a long and proud tradition of worker- and union-led fighting for global justice. During South African Apartheid, the Maritime Unions against Apartheid were central to weakening the racist regime. STAND WITH THE DOCKERS - ADD YOUR NAME For the last 19 months, the Avaaz community has stood resolutely with the people of Palestine and with the Israeli hostages. Now, as governments continue to ignore their own obligations under international law, individuals are being forced to step up instead. But people are taking enormous risks to do that - and they deserve, and need, our full solidarity. With determination, for Palestine, Gordon, Marie, Christoph, Harriet, Julian, Marco and the Avaaz team More information: French port workers block arms shipment to 'Israel' amid Gaza genocide (Al Mayadeen) Italian and French dockworkers refuse to unload 'Israel-linked ships' (The New Arab) France discreetly delivers arms to Israel despite calls for embargo (French Daily News) Swedish Dockworker Fired Over Blockade of Israeli Weapons (Novara Media) Arrest warrant issued after Greek dockworkers block Israel-bound ammunition cargo (Trade Winds) American Dockworkers Fought Apartheid in South Africa (Jacobin) The Campaign Against Apartheid (ANU)

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Stop the killing 🐋 – by law

Whales may have rights soon. Let's make it happen!

BREAKING: Indigenous leaders from the Pacific Islands are pushing to pass the first law in the world giving whales legal personhood – so humans can go to court on their behalf. In just two weeks, they'll launch a global call at the UN Ocean Conference in France. Let's help them walk into that summit backed by a million voices from around the world. Add your name – and help make history for whales. Sign now! Dear friends, Imagine: a ship slams into a whale, leaving it to bleed out. A hunter harpoons a pregnant mother. Now imagine something radical: those responsible are taken to court – because whales have legal rights. This is no fantasy. Indigenous leaders from the Pacific Islands are working with their governments to pass a law that would give whales legal personhood — letting people represent them in court, and forcing those who harm them to face justice. And now, they're asking the world to stand with them. In just one week, they'll launch this bold campaign at the UN Ocean Conference in France — and if we're loud enough, we can help them convince more countries to join. Add your name now, and we'll help Indigenous leaders carry this vision onto the global stage – and into the heart of power. Sign now for whales' rights This law would empower conservation, honour Indigenous knowledge, and hold destructive industries accountable. It's backed by a treaty and a team of top legal experts, and is part of a grand plan that includes a 'blue' investment fund and a series of whale sanctuaries. And it's already backed by a regional government! But what it needs most is us — a global roar for the ocean's most majestic beings. Let's be that voice. Together we can help bring a law into the world that says whales matter — not just as resources, but as living beings with a right to life. Add your name now. Sign now for whales' rights From fighting Icelandic whaling to protecting blue whales in the Gulf of California, our movement has always stood with the giants of the sea. Now, alongside Indigenous leaders and the Moananui Sanctuary Trust, we can help rewrite the rules — for the oceans, and for the generations to come. With hope and fierce determination, Miguel, Nate, Antonia, Huiting and the whole Avaaz team More information:  A Descendant's Call for Whale Legal Personhood (Atmos.Earth) In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them 'Personhood' (The New York Times) Pacific Indigenous leaders have a new plan to protect whales: Treat them as people (CNN) Whale Personhood in Polynesia (Earth Law Center) Image:  Ecuadorian Foundation for the Study of Marine Mammals

Avaaz is a 70-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18 countries on 6 continents and operates in 22 languages. Learn about some of Avaaz's biggest campaigns here, or follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. You became a member of the Avaaz movement and started receiving these emails when you signed "Rome Summit: Stop the Food Crisis" on 2008-05-01 using the email address mgriks@gmail.com. To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add avaaz@avaaz.org to your address book. To change your email address, language settings, or other personal information, contact us, or simply go here to unsubscribe. To contact Avaaz, please do not reply to this email. Instead, write to us at www.avaaz.org/en/contact . 27 Union Square West Suite 500 New York, NY 10003

Michal Kali Griks
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Sanction Israel now

This is an urgent call for personal messages: 14,000 babies could starve to death in Gaza if Israel doesn't end its brutal offensive and lifts the aid blockade. UK Prime Minister Starmer finally said he'll take concrete action if Israel doesn't stop — and the UK's next steps are key. Over 800 lawyers are calling on him to sanction Israel without delay. Let's back their call with a wave of personal messages to Starmer, showing him people across the world want him to act now: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have already been killed, and now 14,000 babies could starve unless Israel lifts the aid blockade and ends its brutal offensive. This has to stop — and some world leaders are finally considering bolder steps against Israel. UK Prime Minister Starmer just said he'll take action, and his next steps are key. Over 800 lawyers are calling on him to sanction Israel without delay. Let's back their call for the people of Gaza with a flood of personal messages to PM Starmer, showing him that people across the world want him to act now.

This is an urgent call for personal messages: 14,000 babies could starve to death in Gaza if Israel doesn't end its brutal offensive and lifts the aid blockade. UK Prime Minister Starmer finally said he'll take concrete action if Israel doesn't stop — and the UK's next steps are key. Over 800 lawyers are calling on him to sanction Israel without delay. Let's back their call with a wave of personal messages to Starmer, showing him people across the world want him to act now: Write to the UK Prime Minister Dear friends, Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza have already been killed, and now 14,000 babies could starve unless Israel lifts the aid blockade and ends its brutal offensive. This has to stop — and some world leaders are finally considering bolder steps against Israel. UK Prime Minister Starmer just said he'll take action, and his next steps are key. Over 800 lawyers are calling on him to sanction Israel without delay. Let's back their call for the people of Gaza with a flood of personal messages to PM Starmer, showing him that people across the world want him to act now. WRITE A MESSAGE - SANCTION ISRAEL Avaaz staff are already working around the clock to bring our 600.000 strong open letter into advocacy meetings. We know that citizen pressure works – and our community is uniquely placed to help bring global people power to this moment. Let's create a flood of personal messages to Keir Starmer now! Avaaz staff will deliver them to him in the most powerful way. WRITE A MESSAGE - SANCTION ISRAEL When important world leaders like UK's Starmer ponder bold action in response to lawless horror, we can embolden them to do what's needed by showing they have public support from people everywhere. Michal will you send Prime Minister Starmer a quick message? If you feel comfortable, include where you're writing from and why this matters to you. Click through to see what others across the world are writing, too, and give it a share if you can. Thanks for all that you do to help stop the horror inflicted on the people in Gaza. With hope and determination, Alice, Muriel, Antonia, Eza, and the whole Avaaz team

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Let’s Be Honest—And a Little Surreal

A note from Savitri

Honesty is a plain thing. It doesn't need hype. Now is a good time to be honest. Being honest makes space for realism AND surrealism. I propose we cultivate both of these isms right now. Listen to Earth Riot Radio to find out how.   Thanks for all the kind Birthday wishes last week, and as always, thank you for your encouragement and support. We are so glad to be singing again and finding our way.   See you out there. Savitri Photos by Alice O'Malley at the memorial of Morgan Jenness, The Great Encourager, in Tompkins Square Park THIS WEEK ON EARTH RIOT RADIO Five Heroes Who Gave Their All Before Trump We're not ready for revolution talk, with citizen peace activists being ICEd from their homes. We're in shock. We're staring at Trump. What can we do?   The violence against people and the Earth will be stopped. And we, the people, will end it. How? This week on Earth Riot Radio, we remember five heroes who faced the modern corruption of the USA, and they made their move with their bodies and spoken word, with their families and their singing...   Sun Ra, Roger Hallam, Asatta Shakur, John Trudell and Edward Snowden. These courageous ones each found a personal, creative response to wage peace against the violence, artists ahead of their time. Now, they are martyred or exiled, but they lived for life. Earth Riot Radio in Wisconsin! WOJB in Hayward, Wisconsin, Ojibwe country on 88.9 FM. They air the show on Saturdays at 11:00 AM.   Managed and run by the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, WOJB brings independent radio to Northwest Wisconsin. With a mission to "participate in, report on, and reflect upon all aspects of life" in their region. We're proud to have partnered with WOJB for over four years! Introduce us to a friend who wants to broadcast Earth Riot Radio on  their website or radio station! Earthalujah!   Support our work in 2025 Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir // POB 1556 NY NY 10013 // www.revbilly.com

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